Tuna Auction Guided Tour Sushi Making Experience

Wakayama Prefecture, Japan
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Duration1h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 10 travelers

Overview

- Experience the auction (bidding system) up close with an official guide from the second floor of either Auction Hall 1 or Auction Hall 2 at Katsuura Regional Wholesale Market
- Local guides will provide you detailed explanations of the action happening right before your eyes
- Use earphone guides for a safe and secure experience
- Luxury sushi breakfast exclusive to the auction tour

What's included

  • Guided tours by certified guides
  • Sushi breakfast
  • ※Visitors arriving by car are kindly requested to use the nearby Times parking lot. After the tour, we will provide one hour of complimentary parking at the Nigiwai Market.
  • ※Visitors with large luggage are advised to use the coin lockers located under JR Kii-Katsuura Station.

What to expect

Nachikatsuura is Japan’s top landing port for fresh tuna, caught using the sustainable longline fishing method.
This guided tour takes you inside the fascinating world of tuna auctions, where buyers compete in a unique bidding-style system.

This course is perfect for guests who want to enjoy the hotel breakfast but also want to try a small selection of fresh tuna from Katsuura, Kishu!

This course is ideal for those who want to enjoy their hotel breakfast,but also wish to sample
a small portion of premium,locally caught tuna from Katsuura.

Experience Schedule
7:00 AM Meet at the footbath “Umi no Yu” (just before the Katsuura Fishing Port Nigiwai Market) - Guide tour begins
7:50 AM Guide tour ends at Nigiwai Market
8:00 AM ~ Tasting experience and breakfast guidance ※ Meal time is not included in the scheduled duration.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The meeting point is the “Uminoyu” foot bath.

End point

The meeting point is the “Uminoyu” foot bath.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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7,000.00 JPY per person
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